Bungy Jump / Swing

Canyoning

Canyoning is a mix of land and water travel, descending picturesque canyons on foot (or rear end), ropes and swimming. Born by adrenalin-seekers, the growth in popularity of Canyoning in New Zealand means gentler trips are increasingly available.

Horse Trekking

Galloping down an isolated beach on a trusty steed, sand flying, the salt air whipping in your hair... (admit it, that's how you picture yourself on a horse)
Horse trekking is offered all over New Zealand, guided trips catering to both experienced riders and those with less time in the saddle.

Snow and Ice

Walking and Trekking

Walking and trekking the tracks throughout New Zealand is top of the to-do list for many travellers to New Zealand. From gentle, scenic short walks to multi-day adventures, experience Aotearoa on foot and immerse yourself in the bush, beach and wilderness you came to see.

Water Activities

Boat Cruises

With over 15,000km of coastline to enjoy, New Zealand is naturally quite fond of boats… Boat cruises are a great way to explore NZ's rivers, lakes, beaches and fjords, offering a different perspective on both our landscape and wildlife.

Diving

Get deep - explore life beneath the surface with diving, scuba or snorkelling. From the sub-tropical waters of the North Island to the clear, cool waters of the deep South, divers of all abilities can get up close and personal with New Zealand's wrecks, colourful seascape and fish.

Fresh Water Canoeing / Kayaking

Jet Boating

The need for speed is alive and well! Get up close and personal - at pace - with New Zealand rivers and lakes from the confines of a speedy little boat. Thrills, spins and scenery, jet boating is an adrenaline rush appropriate for young, old and everyone in between.

Air Activities

Attractions

Visitor Centres

i-SITE Visitor Information Centres

i-SITE is New Zealand’s official visitor information network with over 80 i-SITEs nationwide

Every person who works at an i-SITE is a local travel expert for their home town. They will help you to find quality activities, attractions, accommodation, transport and more. This ensures you will experience the latest and greatest the town has to offer whatever you are after!

Freedom Camping

Transport

Land Transport

Motorhomes / Campervans / RV

Travelling New Zealand by rental Campervan and Motorhome gives you freedom. Stay by nature, by the beach or use the full facilities provided by hundreds of Holiday Parks and campgrounds. This ranking table doesn't show all campervan companies in NZ, but does show over 90% of them.

Coastal Otago

Fiordland

Meditative Milford - Get yourself in a zen state as this place is intense. Once the tour buses depart by 4pm, the locals are in their element (including sandflies). Find yourself in a quiet space and do what you need to do to take it all in.

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The sand dunes are amazing! The walk up them is hard work but we had a ball going down. You can rent a board on site for $15 if you don’t have one and the Māori couple renting boards were really friendly, we had a great chat with them!

Reviewed 28 days ago

Cindy Blignaut

Ranking: 10/10

A must do and see for every tourist. Loved it.

Reviewed 9 months ago

Conservation Campsite Pass

Save up to 70% on campsite fees! Support conservation and experience the natural beauty of NZ. 93 Department of Conservation campsites, one convenient pass.

Surf down huge sand dunes and enjoy an amazing view between the sea, the sand dunes and the forest.

Reviewed over 1 year ago and experienced in November 2016

Jeanne Minor

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

It was awesome, the weather was terrible, but the view was still beautiful.

Reviewed over 1 year ago and experienced in March 2016

Camping NZ App

Every camping site on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

Kristina Breitwieser

Germany

Ranking: 8/10

Rent a board for $10 and have fun sliding down massive sand dunes.

Reviewed about 2 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Heike Schreiber

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

We rented the sandboards a bit outside of the sand dune area - because renting at the spot closes at 5pm. The sandboarding itself was first a bit scary, but after some training on baby hills, we enjoyed the speed a lot - definitely recommendable.

The sand dunes are amazing! The walk up them is hard work but we had a ball going down. You can rent a board on site for $15 if you don’t have one and the Māori couple renting boards were really friendly, we had a great chat with them!

Reviewed 28 days ago

Cindy Blignaut

Ranking: 10/10

A must do and see for every tourist. Loved it.

Reviewed 9 months ago

Conservation Campsite Pass

Save up to 70% on campsite fees! Support conservation and experience the natural beauty of NZ. 93 Department of Conservation campsites, one convenient pass.

Surf down huge sand dunes and enjoy an amazing view between the sea, the sand dunes and the forest.

Reviewed over 1 year ago and experienced in November 2016

Jeanne Minor

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

It was awesome, the weather was terrible, but the view was still beautiful.

Reviewed over 1 year ago and experienced in March 2016

Camping NZ App

Every camping site on your iPhone™, iPad™ or Android™ phone or tablet. Avoid camping penalties using this council approved app. Featuring offline maps.

Kristina Breitwieser

Germany

Ranking: 8/10

Rent a board for $10 and have fun sliding down massive sand dunes.

Reviewed about 2 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Heike Schreiber

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

We rented the sandboards a bit outside of the sand dune area - because renting at the spot closes at 5pm. The sandboarding itself was first a bit scary, but after some training on baby hills, we enjoyed the speed a lot - definitely recommendable.